Learners

Question 1

What are the conditions of the learners licence (class 7)?

Answer 1

1. Hold a learners license for 1 year
2. Be accompanied by a fully licensed driver who is at least 18 years old and seated next to the learner
3. No driving between midnight and 5 AM
4. No more passengers than seatbelts
5. License suspended at 8 demerit points
6. Zero alcohol level

Question 2

What are the conditions of a stage 2 probationary license (Class 5)?

Answer 2

1. Held for minimum of 2 years
2. No more passengers than seatbelts
3. License suspended at 8 demerit points
4. Zero alcohol level
5. No upgrading to commercial license
6. Cannot accompany a learner

Question 3

What is required to become a non-probationary (Class 5) fully licensed driver?

Answer 3

1. Remain suspension free for the last year of the 2 year probationary period
2. Pass the advanced road test

Question 4

Do parents or guardians have to give permission for a Class 7 or Class 5 license if you’re under 18?

Answer 4

Yes, and they can withdraw their consent at anytime. Parent consent is not required if you can prove you are married or self-supporting.

Question 5

Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a provincial highway located outside an urban area (city or town)?

Answer 5

100 km/h

Question 6

Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway outside an urban area or on a provincial highway located inside the corporate limit of a city?

Answer 6

80 km/h

Question 7

Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a roadway that is located within an urban area?

Answer 7

50 km/h

Question 8

How fast are vehicles travelling when they have a sign indicating slow moving vehicles?

Answer 8

Less than 40 km/h

Question 9

During what hours are school zone speed limits in effect?

Answer 9

School days from:
8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

You must not exceed the posted speed limit during these times.

Question 10

What are the rules for playground zones?

Answer 10

Maximum 30 km/h (unless otherwise posted) for 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset. You may not pass a car going the same direction during these times.

Question 11

Are you allowed to turn right on a red light?

Answer 11

Yes (unless a sign prohibits the turn), but only after coming to a complete stop and yielding to other traffic.

Question 12

Can you turn left on a red light when turning from a one-way onto a one-way

Answer 12

Yes (unless otherwise directed), but only after coming to a full stop and yielding to other traffic.

Question 13

What is an indication that a light is about to turn from green to yellow?

Answer 13

Their presence of a pedestrian signal light changing from “walk” to “don’t walk.”

Question 14

What does a steady green arrow mean?

Answer 14

Proceed (i.e., go) only in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Question 15

What does a flashing red light mean?

Answer 15

Stop completely and then proceed when safe to do so. Treat like a stop sign.

Question 16

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Answer 16

Proceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles within the intersection.

Question 17

What does a flashing green light mean?

Answer 17

Drivers are allowed to go through without stopping, unless required to yield to oncoming traffic when turning left, or to pedestrians in the crosswalk when turning right or left.

Question 18

What does an X mean when it’s over a driving lane?

Answer 18

The lane will be used by oncoming traffic so you must not enter or remain in the line.

Question 19

What does a yellow line mean?

Answer 19

It separates traffic traveling in opposite directions.

Question 20

What does a white line mean?

Answer 20

It separates traffic traveling in the same direction.

Question 21

What are bicycle lanes?

Answer 21

•They’re painted in the curb lane of the road with a bicycle-shaped design and street signage.
•They may also appear beside a row of parking spots.
•Don’t drive in these lanes except when you need to turn or when entering/exiting a parking lot.

Question 22

What do broken yellow or white lines mean?

Answer 22

Lane changing is permitted,

Question 23

What do solid lines mean?

Answer 23

Passing or lane changing is not permitted if the solid line is on your side of the roadway

Question 24

What is a two way left turn lane?

Answer 24

A lane in the centre of the road that is reversed for the left turning traffic traveling in either direction.

Question 25

What does a diamond marking on the road mean?

Answer 25

They’re painted in the curb lane of the road with a bicycle-shaped design and street signage. They may also appear beside a row of parking spots. Don’t drive in these lanes except when you need to turn or when entering/exiting a parking lot.

Question 26

What does an X marked on a roadway mean?

Answer 26

You’re approaching a railway crossing.

Question 27

What does it mean to yield?

Answer 27

Means to give way or to give in. Wait until all pedestrians have crossed the street. allow cars not facing a traffic sign to clear the intersection before you.

Question 28

What is the proper position for the car head restraint?

Answer 28

The centre of the restraint should be level with the top of your ears.

Question 29

What should you do before entering your vehicle and before driving?

Answer 29

Before entering check for: Child and pedestrians Anything in your vehicles path Inflation level on your tires Before driving: Lock your doors Adjust your seat Adjust your head restraint Adjust mirrors Fasten your seatbelt

Question 30

What is the correct position of your hands on the wheel?

Answer 30

Left hand: 9 or 10 o’clock Right hand: 2 or 3 o’clock

Question 31

What method should you use when turning the steering wheel?

Answer 31

Use a handover hand method, and then let the steering wheel slide back through your hands.

Question 32

What angle or parallel parking, what is the maximum allowable distance between your wheels and the curb?

Answer 32

50 cm.

Question 33

What is perception time?

Answer 33

It is how long it takes your brain to recognize a situation and understand that you need to stop - approximately 3/4 of a second.

Question 34

What is reaction time?

Answer 34

It is the time it takes you to physically react to a danger by moving your foot to the gas or break pedal - approximately 3/4 of a second.

Question 35

What is braking time?

Answer 35

It is how long it takes a vehicle to stop from the time the brake is first applied until the vehicle stops.

Question 36

What is total stopping distance?

Answer 36

The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and breaking distance. It depends on the condition of the roadway, your alertness, your vehicle, the speed, brakes, tires, etc.

Question 37

What is the threshold braking technique?

Answer 37

It is used for cars without ABS brakes when you are required to brake quickly: Brake almost to the point of locking the wheels If the wheels lock, ease up slightly

Question 38

How do you back-up in a straight line?

Answer 38

1. Make sure your path is clear of traffic, pedestrians and other obstacles. 2. Place your left hand at the top of the wheel. 3. Look over your right shoulder through the rear view window. 4. Make quick glances ahead to make sure the front of the car doesn’t hit anything. 5. Turn the wheel in the way you want to go.

Question 39

How do you back-up to the right or left?

Answer 39

First, make sure your path is clear of traffic, pedestrians, and other obstacles. When backing up to the left look over your left shoulder. When backing up to the right look over your right shoulder.

Question 40

When is it illegal to drive your vehicle in reverse?

Answer 40

You may never back up into an intersection or a cross way.

Question 41

Which way do you turn your wheels when parking uphill with a curb?

Answer 41

Turn wheels towards the left and then let the car roll back until the right front tire touches the curb.

Question 42

Which way must you turn your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?

Answer 42

Turn the front wheels toward the right.

Question 43

How do you park when facing downhill?

Answer 43

Turn front wheels to the right (with or without curb) Note: When parking on a hill, the wheels are always turned to the right except when parking uphill with a curb.

Question 44

Where are you not allowed to park a vehicle?

Answer 44

On a sidewalk or boulevard On a crosswalk In an intersection Along or opposite any street excavation or obstruction On a bridge, underpass, or their approaches Where prohibited Beside other vehicle vehicles where you may be double parked Within a 1.5 m of an access to a garage, private roadway, or driveway

Question 45

how far must you be when parking near a yield sign, stop sign, hydrant or crosswalk?

Answer 45

5 m

Question 46

Who goes first at a four-way stop?

Answer 46

Courtesy to let the driver who gets their first go first If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first These intersections are called “courtesy corners“

Question 47

How to traffic circles and roundabouts work?

Answer 47

When entering a traffic circle, you must yield to the traffic already in the circle. Enter the right hand lane if you intend to leave at the first exit. Enter left lane if you are proceeding to the second exit or beyond. When driving in a circle, the vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left. When exiting the circle, turn on the right sign, and use caution. Note: Do not change lanes when in a circle.

Question 48

What happens at an uncontrolled intersection?

Answer 48

If there are no traffic, signs or signals, slow down and be prepared to stop. Yield the right way to the vehicle on your right . Note: T intersections that have no traffic control signs or signals follow the rules of uncontrolled intersections. All drivers must yield to the vehicle on the right.

Question 49

When turning right, what should you remember?

Answer 49

Yield right of way to pedestrians. Check over your right shoulder for cyclist who may have moved up on the right side. If a vehicle is parked immediately around the corner, turn into the first available lane to the left.

Question 50

When turning left, what should you remember?

Answer 50

They are a leading cause of crashes. If you stop in the intersection, stay close to the right of the centre line with the wheels pointing straight ahead.

Question 51

U-turns are not permitted in urban areas in which situations?

Answer 51

On a roadway between intersections. Where a sign prohibits them. At an intersection with traffic lights. At an alley intersection Note: Outside urban areas, U-turns are not permitted on a curve or near the crest (top) of a hill, where the driver of another vehicle cannot see you.